South Carolina Governors – Patrick Noble, 1838-1840
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Biographical Overview
- Born: 1787 near Willington, Abbeville District, South Carolina
- Died: April 7, 1840
- Buried: Near Willington, South Carolina
- Religion:
- Political Party: Democrat
Education
- Moses Waddel's School at Willington
- College of New Jersey - graduated 1806
Occupations
- Major, South Carolina Militia
- Lawyer
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1838–1840
- 1839 – In the wake of the Panic of 1837, Charleston banks suspended specie payment
- 1839 – Erskine College was founded, although the state did not grant the school a charter until several years later
- April 7, 1840 – Noble died in office
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1814-1824, 1832-1836
- Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, 1830-1832
- South Carolina Senate, 1836-1838
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
Election Results
- On December 7, 1838, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Noble for governor by secret ballot.
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